Peshawar: The Peshawar High Court disposed of a petition filed regarding harassment of foreigners legally residing in Pakistan. According to the details, a two-member bench headed by Chief Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan of Peshawar High Court and comprising Justice Waqar Ahmed heard the petition filed regarding Afghan citizens who have legal documents in Pakistan. The…
The market capitalization of PSX has decreased by 18 billion rupees to 7 thousand 415 billion rupees today. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had a mixed day of trading today, with the 100 index down 42 points to close at 51,027. During the business day, the 100 index remained in a band of 497 points…
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have increased by $0.51 per mmbtu, after the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) hiked LNG prices for October. According to the notification issued by Islamabad, the cost of LNG on the system of Sui Northern has increased by $0.50 per mmbtu. The new price of LNG on Soe Northern’s…
On 25 October, the United Nations will mark the adoption in 2000 of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) to improve the protection of women and girls during conflicts, and recognize their leadership and unique roles in peace processes. Today, more than 600 million women and girls live in conflict-affected countries. In 2022, the United Nations verified nearly 2,500…
The series of deadly earthquakes and possibility of massive involuntary returns, all add up to the need for urgent action to avoid further suffering and potential instability, said Richard Bennett. “A grave picture has emerged, providing a glimpse of what may lie ahead for the human rights of many Afghans, particularly women and girls, and also…
UN News is winding down live coverage of today’s events in the Council soon. For full blow by blow coverage of the debate so far and the speakers still to come on the Israel-Palestine crisis, you can visit our special UN Meetings Coverage Section, here. Syria Syria’s Representative Al Haka Dindi, said Israel’s criminal and…
In Nigeria, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer and the second most frequent cause of cancer deaths among women aged between 15 and 44. In 2020 – the latest year for which data is available – the country recorded 12,000 new cases and 8,000 deaths from cervical cancer. Under the new immunisation protocol,…
Doctors have been performing surgeries without anaesthesia or other basic surgical supplies, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said in an update, noting that fuel has become the “most vital commodity” in Gaza. Without it, “trucks can’t move and generators can’t produce electricity for hospitals, bakeries and water desalination plants,” said Tamara Alrifai, spokesperson for…
Islamabad: Army Chief General Asim Munir has said that the international community should stop the use of force by the Israeli forces on Palestine, Al-Quds al-Sharif is the capital of Palestine and it is foolish to link the war of independence with terrorism. According to ISPR, Army Chief General Syed Asim Muneer met Palestinian Ambassador…
Photo: File The England Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the new central contracts of the players. The board offered central contracts to a total of 29 players. ECB gave central contracts to 3 players for 3 years, 15 players for 2 years and 8 players for one year. Harry Brook, Joe Root and Mark Wood…
